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Santa Fe police looking for man accused shooter

SANTA FE, NM (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating 48-year-old Phillip J. Mestas. Police say Mestas is accused of pulling the trigger in a July 21 shooting near Water St. and West De Vargas St.

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Police say July 21, around 7:12 am SFPD were called to the area of ​​Water St. and West De Vargas St. in reference to gunshots fired. They say while on the way to the scene, a 38-year-old male was picked up by medics and taken to Christ St. Vincent Hospital. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of being shot.

SFPD says Mesta is alleged to be the shooter. They believe on July 20, Mestas and the victim were in a physical dispute. They say during the dispute Mestas pulled a gun. Officials say July 21, Mestas saw the victim walking, fired at him and fled on bike.

Mestas was last seen heading west on West De Vargas St, pushing a white mountain bike. He was described as wearing a dark shirt, dark shorts, knee-high white socks and was carrying a dark backpack. Police say his location is unknown and he is believed to be armed and dangerous.

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Anyone who knows where Mestas is is asked to call 911 or (505) 428-3710. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Javier Vigil at [email protected] or 505-955-5412.

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